The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0889-2020·Announced 2020-02-05

Haemonetics Recalls Cell Saver 5/5+ Fastpacks Due to Potential Leaks

Haemonetics is recalling 1,340 units of Cell Saver 5/5+ Fastpacks because potential leaks in the inner core may cause fluid trapping and incomplete washing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device defect that could lead to incomplete washing of blood products, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, consistent with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Haemonetics Corporation is recalling 1,340 units of CS5/5+ Fastpacks, 125 mL, 20° Res Autotransfusion Device. These products are intended for the recovery and processing of blood shed during or subsequent to an operation or as a result of trauma. The recall covers products manufactured between October 2014 and October 2019 with catalog number 0265F-00.

The recall is being issued because the inner core of the bowl sets may develop leaks. This defect could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, which may cause a long empty device error message and the possibility of incomplete washing. The source text notes that there are no specific lots identified with bowl cracks and that instructions to check for cracks are missing from the Instructions for Use (IFU).

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in various countries in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected Fastpacks and contact Haemonetics Corporation for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CS5/5+ Fastpacks, 125 mL, 20¿ Res Autotransfusion Device- Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery and processing of blood shed during or subsequent to an operation or as a result of trauma.
Affected units
1,340

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 50 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Haemonetics Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →